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The Engineering Strategic Support Unit comprises the organizational talent and technical leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

Associate Engineer – Test Systems Electrical

Ball Aerospace’s Electrical/Electronic Solutions Test team is growing! In this entry level position, we are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to work with more senior engineers to assist with electronics troubleshooting at the board, box and/or subsystem levels, and resolution of hardware anomalies, root cause and corrective action.

What You’ll Do:

• Help to define and implement test and verification methodology at the board and box level.
• Design and implement test fixtures including test plans and procedures.
• Write, review, update, and implement test procedures for the purpose of prototype, qualification, and acceptance testing of electronic board and box level assemblies.
• Maintain required test engineering logs, records, and author test summary reports.
• Coordinate and work with teams of technicians and engineers of multiple disciplines.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Degree(s) in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of electronics board design, implementation, and test.
• Basic circuit design, test, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution of electronic circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to anomalies found during test and able to recommend corrective actions.
• Familiarity with design and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, analog circuitry, FPGAs, and/or embedded processor systems.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with PCIe, Ethernet, DSP, 1553, VPX, Infiniband preferred.
• Familiarity in key electrical systems design for circuit designs such as microprocessors, command, and telemetry designs such as, LVDS, VME, cPCI preferred.
• Experience in the complete life cycle of electronics development preferred.

Full-Time On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site full-time. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required

Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or clean room, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

A current DoD clearance and/or SCI access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position, however applicant must be willing and eligible for submission within 60-90 days after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. By applying to this position, you are agreeing to complete a National Security Clearance Pre-Screen Questionnaire to evaluate your general ability to obtain the required security clearance or government customer access associated with this position.

Relocation for this position is available.

Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $71,000 - $88,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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